Spicy Dry Fried Chicken

Ingredients

• Whole chicken- 2 to 3 pound
• Ground turmeric-1/2 teaspoon
• Ground coriander-1 tablespoon
• Black pepper -2 teaspoons
• Chili powder -1 1/2 tablespoons
• Salt as needed
• Vegetable oil -3 tablespoons
• Mustard seeds -1 teaspoon
• Fenugreek seeds -1 teaspoon
• Onion, sliced -1 large
• Cumin seeds -1 1/2 teaspoons 
• Few curry leaves
• Ginger  garlic paste -2 teaspoons
• Water -2 cups
• Coconut milk-1 cup
• Fresh lime juice-2 tablespoons

Method

1. Clean, and cut chicken into 12 to 14 pieces. Place chicken in a large bowl, and season with turmeric powder, coriander powder, black pepper, chili powder, and salt. Cover bowl, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Fry mustard seeds, fenugreek, onion, cumin seeds, and curry leaves inn oil for about 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Stir in garlic and ginger pastes, and cook for another 2 minutes. Add chicken and water, stir, and cover with lid. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes.
4. Stir in coconut milk, and cook until almost dry. Stir to keep the chicken from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Stir in lime juice, and cook until dry.